Mozingo Lake BBQ set for Sept. 3

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MARYVILLE, Mo.— Mozingo Lake BBQ, a Kansas Barbeque Society sanctioned state championship event, is set for Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4 at “The Point” at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

The event’s competitions include the Masters Series and the Backyard Series, said Dustin Henggeler, a coordinator of the BBQ championship.

There will be a beer garden from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday.

From 7 to 11 p.m., Dating Sarah will perform. The band plays rock from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

There also will be a Celebrate Real Pork contest through a KCBS partnership with the National Pork Board.

The pork contest will include a Kids Que. Henggeler noted kids can enter the competition for free, but meat is not provided.

Ages 10 and younger are required to cook ground pork, while ages 11-15 should cook boneless pork chops.

Registration is at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Cooking begins at 9 a.m., and judging commences at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.mozingolakebbq.com/kidsque.

Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be a cornhole tournament.

For more information, visit www.mozingolakebbq.com/cornhole.

The beer garden will open later that day from early afternoon until 11 p.m.

From 7 to 11 p.m., the band State Line Drive will perform.

There will be a raffle for a Daniel Boone Wi-Fi Green Mountain Grill. The cost is $5 per ticket or 5 for $20.

BBQ and other food from vendors will be available for purchase at the event.

To become a vendor, visit https://www.mozingolakebbq.com/contact-8-1. The cost is $100.

To sponsor the event, contact [email protected]. According to Henggeler, sponsorships are $50 and $300. More allows sponsors to become “Friends of Mozingo Lake BBQ.”